Patio End Table

These patio end table plans provide the procedures for building an end table for your patio or deck. It complements the coffee
table located in the
outdoor furniture plans
section on this site. I built this one mostly out of left-over
lumber from my patio cover project.

I used western red cedar to construct my table, but you can use any
lumber that you choose. I recommend a material that is suited
for exterior use (like cedar, redwood, or pressure treated pine).
Here is a list of the parts and sizes that you will need:

Usage

Material

Length

Quantity

Frame Length

2x4

26"

2

Frame Width

2x4

20"

2

Legs

2x4

20"

4

Lower Surface

2x4

25"

3

Lower Surface (support)*

2x4

14" (+/-)

2

Top

2x4

32"

6

Fasteners

Deck Screws

3"

70 (+/-)

*Lumber varies in thickness. For this reason, these sizes are
estimated. Wait until you have the frame and legs installed so
that you can measure the exact size of these pieces.

Patio End Table - Assembly

First, cut the four framing pieces to the lengths indicated in the
table. The lengths assume that you are planning to miter the framing joints. The measurements are long-point to long-point.

Position the legs inside the frame as shown in the diagram(s).
Use a square to align them perpendicular to the frame and secure them with 3"
galvanized deck screws.

End Table - Detail

Before cutting the horizontal supports (c), measure the distance (d)
between the legs after they have been attached to the frame. Use this
measurement for the length of the horizontal supports (c).

Once the frame has been assembled, and horizontal supports (c) have
been added, cut top surface boards. Center
them on the assembled frame and space them approximately 1/8" apart. Once you have them aligned correctly, screw them into place with 3" deck screws.

Side View

Next, add the three lower shelf boards. Use the two diagrams (above and below) for reference.

End View

I hope you have fun building this and other wood outdoor furniture
projects.

End Table - Completed

By the way... In case you are wondering what's on top of the
table in the picture above, it is the feet of a metal duck. I
wired his feet to the table top so that wind wouldn't keep blowing
him over... :-)